10 places in the U.S. where bikes and boats rule: Bald Head Island, N.C.

10 places in the U.S. where bikes and boats rule

Bald Head Island, N.C.

Located at the tip of Cape Fear and accessible only by boat is Bald Head Island. Although it has a rich history — it played a part in two American wars and was once a pirate hideout — today the island is a quiet, picturesque vacation destination. More than 80 percent of Bald Head is conservation land where visitors can enjoy nature hikes and view sea-turtle nesting areas, but the only way to get around is by foot, golf cart or bicycle.